Perkins v. Fit-Well Artificial Limb Co.

ELLETT, Justice:

The plaintiff, appellant herein, appeals from a judgment based on an adverse jury verdict.

The assignments of error may be grouped under two headings, viz.:

1. The refusal of the trial court to submit the case to the jury under a theory of strict liability in tort, and

2. The curtailment of the examination of plaintiff’s expert witness.

The plaintiff, a victim of polio, requires crutches to assist her in walking. She fell and received grievous injuries when a crutch manufactured by the predecessor of New York Wire Company broke as she was descending some steps. She based her claim…